Chapter 556


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    Jennie also came to the court early in the morning.


    When she and Joanna met, they gave each other a murderous look. Joanna took a seat on the left side


    of the gallery.


    Jennie deliberately sat down on her right. She rolled her eyes and said arrogantly, “Hum! I didn’t expect


    you toe. Don’t you feel ashamed?


    “If I were you, I wouldn’t havee to embarrass myself.”


    Jennie had been well–prepared before she came.


    A bunch of reporters were waiting outside the courtroom. As long as the trial ended, they would


    definitely rush over to bomber Joanna with questions.


    Joanna was currently at the center of the storm, so it was true that she shouldn’t have shown up. When


    she just arrived, the reporters asked her a lot of questions. If the bodyguards hadn’t pushed them


    away, she would not be able to enter the


    courtroom.


    Hearing Jennie challenge her arrogantly, Joanna immediately shot back, “Unfortunately, you’re not me


    and it’s difficult for you to be me.”


    “What are you talking about? Why should I want to be you? What’s so great about you? Hmph Jennie


    rolled her eyes. coldly.


    Joanna shot her a cold re and stopped talking to her.


    “Quite down, please!”


    The judge and jury walked into the courtroom.


    Thewyers were well–prepared for the argument of the case.


    When the judge announced the official start of the trial, everyone stood up.


    Thewyers from both sides and the people in the gallery all rose to their feet.


    Under the escort of two police officers, Bruce entered the courtroom. Then, he walked up to the


    defendant’s stand and sat down in the small cubicle.


    “Bruce!” Jennie called out to him.


    Joanna reflexively looked over.


    Bruce’s face was icy cold. The terrifying aura he was giving off would make anyone who saw him want


    to run away.


    Joanna’s heart sank and she was filled with uneasiness.


    She knew Bruce very well. He must still be brooding about her and Jaydon.


    “The trial will now begin. Lawyers for both sides, please present the facts and show the evidence.”


    After the judge finished speaking, thewyers of both sides began their defense.


    Bruce’s legal team was the strongest international legal team. In addition, Joanna had got him the best


    It was obvious that they had a good chance of winning the case.


    Thewyers didn’t argue much before the case was settled a whileter.


    Now that the person who used Bruce of bribery had withdrawn thewsuit, Bruce was only charged


    with illegal financing.


    In the end, he was given a suspended sentence due to insufficient evidence.


    “The deferidant is now sentenced to a suspended three–year prison term. The defendant has to pay a


    fine of 6 million dors…


    When everyone heard the verdict, they all heaved a sigh of relief.


    A suspended sentence meant that Bruce would not have to go to jail. As long as he did not make the


    same mistake within three years, he would be exempted from imprisonment.


    As for the fine, it was nothing to him.


    Joanna was finally relieved when she heard the oue of the trial. Her efforts were not in vain.


    “Bruce, congrattions! I said that you would be fine,” Jennie ran up to the defense table excitedly and


    said in a ttering


    way.


    Bruce looked at her with a doting smile.


    “Bruce, you promised that you would try to start a rtionship with me as long as you came out. Does it


    still count? When Bruce heard this, he couldn’t help but shift his gaze to the gallery.


    Joanna stood there in a daze and looked at him with aplicated expression.


    “I’m nothing to that damn woman. Since she doesn’t care about how I feel, I don’t have to treat her like


    a treasure.


    Tll get myself another girl to piss her off!”


    Thinking of this, Bruce said to Jennie, “I won’t break my promise, of course.”


    Jennie smiled at his words. “That’s great. I’ve been waiting for so long. Now I finally get what I want!


    “Bruce, do you know how much I like you? Do you know how much I love you?”


    Jennie confessed her love for Bruce in front of everyone. She couldn’t wait to let Joanna know that


    Bruce was hers. After she finished speaking, she threw herself into Bruce’s arms excitedly.


    “Come on! We’re in the courtroom.” With that, Bruce stretched out his arm and gently held her


    shoulder.


    In the meanwhile, he nced at Joanna from the corners of his eyes.


    He wanted to make her jealous and let her know what it felt like to be pissed off.


    “Bruce, I’m so happy! Do you know how much effort 1 spent to get you out? Thank God, my effort is not


    in vain.”


    The more Jennie spoke, the more emotional she became. She was even moved by herself and her


    eyes were filled with tears.


    Seeing that, Joanna took a deep breath.


    At this moment, there seemed to be no need for her to stay any longer.


    She could leave as long as Bruce was safe. She did not want to argue with Jennie about who deserved


    credit for Bruce’s acquittal.


    After all, she was photographed kissing Jaydon.


    It was difficult for her to exin herself. Even if she exined, Bruce would not believe her.


    Joanna silently stood up and left the courtroom.


    It was time for her to leave.


    Watching her walk out of the courtroom without saying anything. Bruce could tell that she must be


    jealous and felt much.


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    better.


    However, though he had got back at Joanna, he was still filled with anger.


    He would not forgive her easily this time..


    As soon as Joanna walked out of the courtroom, arge group of reporters swarmed over and reached


    their microphones toward her.


    “Miss Haynes, are the results of Mr. Everett’s trial out?”


    “Excuse me, what about Mr. Everett? Was he acquitted?”


    “Ms. Haynes, does Mr. Everett know that you and Mr. Grimm were kissing on the pier?”


    “Can


    you tell me who you really love? Will you get back together with Mr. Grimm?”


    “Get out of the way. The bodyguards blocked the reporters.


    Under their escort, Joanna got into the car with a gloomy face.


    “Miss Haynes, please say something…”


    The reporters did not want to give up. They gathered around the car and kept asking questions.


    Someone in the crowd suddenly shouted, “Mr. Everett ising out! Let’s go interview him!”


    When the reporters heard this, they stopped pestering Joanna and ran toward the entrance of the


    courtroom.


    The door of the courtroom opened from the inside.


    Bruce and Jennie walked out side by side.


    Jennie snuggled intimately beside Bruce with a sweet smile on her face. At first nce, everyone


    would think that she was Bruce’s girlfriend.


    “Click Click! Click… The reporters took photos even more crazily.


    “Mr. Everett, can I give you an interview?”


    A bunch of police officers and bodyguards hurried over to keep the reporters from approaching Bruce.


    “Mr. Everett is not epting interviews. Thank you.”


    Bruce walked toward the parking lot with a poker face. No matter what the reporters asked, he never


    said a word.


    “Miss Garcia, why did youe out with Mr. Everett?”


    “Mr. Everett has been acquitted. Everyone, thank you for your concern,” Jennie answered on behalf of


    Bruce.


    Then, she took Bruce’s arm smugly.


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